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Release No: 145-97March 31, 1997

GENERAL CLARK NOMINATED TO SACEUR

Today Secretary of Defense William S. Cohen announced that
the President has nominated General Wesley K. Clark to replace
General George A. Joulwan as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe and
Commander-in-Chief, United States European Command, Stuttgart,
Germany.

Since June 26, 1996, General Clark has commanded the United
States Southern Command. As Commander-in-Chief of the United
States Southern Command, Clark is the senior U.S. military
commander in Latin America (except Mexico and the Caribbean) --
responsible for implementing U.S. national security policy and
strategy in the region.

General Joulwan previously announced he would retire this
summer after 36 years of commissioned service. General Joulwan
has served as Supreme Allied Commander, Europe, since October 21,
1993.